Leaking Oil Tank - 1972 911T

[M491Cabriolet]

Hi all. My 1972 (oddball) 911 oil tank has sprung a little leak and I have no idea what to do about it. I have already removed the tanks and can't even tell where it's coming from. These are no longer available new to my knowledge, and buying a used one for major money, which might be questionable anyway, makes little sense to me. I'm wondering, does anyone know if these can be repaired? If so, how would that be done? Does anyone have any knowledge of someone reputable in the DC area that could do this work for me? Any information whatsoever would be highly appreciated. Thanks. M

[jcarpio]

Hi M,

The 72 tank can leak from a number of places. Does your car have S gauges? If yes, then you have the oil level sender on the side which is a common leak point.

I think you'd be better off identifying the leak before sending it in for repair. Can you re-install, tighten everything up right, and coat with talcum powder? When it leaks, the soiled talcum will give you a clear indication of where the leak is.

Good luck,

Jorge

[trak ratt]

My LH and others rusted out along the top seam, but from the inside. Not much you can do if that’s the case. First step should be getting cleaned up and finding out just where it is leaking. If no along a seam should be able to patch it or seal like a gas tank

[Sunroof]

Check a few of the advertised national Porsche dismantlers. They have them for around $200.00 guaranteed not to leak and OKAY. I have a small leak in my 1973.5T oil tank (not too severe) and plan on taking it off and getting it boiled as I did my fuel tank. I understand most leaks occur at the upper portion and may be small pin prick type holes, hard at first to detect. Unless its corroded and literally worthless, they can be patched and resealed inside and out.

Bob

[daepp]

They were still available on Pelican a few months ago!

[Zeke]

I thought radiator shops could clean and repair these.

[FPB111]

Check this Ebay item out
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-911-1972-oil-tank-completely-redone-ready-to-go_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6763QQihZ017QQitemZ2 70229077445QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by milt

I thought radiator shops could clean and repair these.

That was my first thought but make sure that they know that the part is NOT replaceable and very expensive, so to be careful with it.

[911st]

I had a 72 leak I fixed with jb weld once.

If you track the car concider contacting Smart Racing Products. I belive they have a mod to keep your car from getting oil starved. They should be able to take car of two problems at once.

[safe]

Whatever you do, do NOT use any type of sealer that you slush around inside the tank.

[Bill Douglas]

Maybe get the thing REALLY clean and see where it is actually leaking. It would be a blessing if it turned out to be just a bad pipe/hose connection.

[daepp]

911-207-010-00-OEM

Oil Tank, 911 (1972), Each
Brand: Genuine Porsche
$1126.00

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